From Crime Journalist to CEO: My Startup Journey
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In Episode 45 of The Generalists Podcast, we sit down with Veli Kattoulas — CEO of Lanturn, former investigative journalist, and founder of multiple companies across Japan, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
From reporting on the Yakuza in 1990s Japan to navigating startup competition and scaling internationally, Veli shares hard-won lessons on resilience, discipline, and the art of “muddling through” when building enduring companies. His story is a masterclass in reinvention and the generalist mindset.
🚀 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
How frontline journalism trains you to make decisions under pressure
Insights into Yakuza–politics connections in 1990s Japan
Lessons from startup failures and competitors with deeper pockets
Real-world product validation and pricing strategies
Why discipline and speed are key for startup growth
Scaling a company in Singapore vs expanding internationally
👥 Hosts
Michael Smith Jr.: https://www.linkedin.com/in/smittysgp
Razko Kotler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/razko282
👤 Guest
Veli Kattoulas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/velikattoulas/
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🔗 Links & Resources
Lanturn (company): https://www.lanturn.com/
Obliquity — John Kay: https://www.amazon.com/Obliquity-John-Kay/dp/1846682899
Monetizing Innovation — Madhavan Ramanujam & Georg Tacke: https://www.amazon.com/Monetizing-Innovation-Companies-Design-Pricing/dp/1119240867
Slow Horses (TV show): https://tv.apple.com/us/show/slow-horses/
Middlesex — Jeffrey Eugenides: https://www.amazon.com/Middlesex-Novel-Jeffrey-Eugenides/dp/0312427735
Tokyo Vice — Jake Adelstein: https://www.amazon.com/Tokyo-Vice-American-Reporter-Police/dp/0307475298
Techmeme Ride Home (podcast): https://www.ridehome.info/techmeme-ride-home/
MarkMonitor brand protection (Clarivate): https://clarivate.com/markmonitor/
Taobao marketplace: https://www.taobao.com/